Highlights

OEM 18-inch M-Parallel Style 37 alloys
Interior leather restoration in 2021
Just three keepers from new
Private ‘M5’ registration included in sale

The Appeal

The 1994 BMW M5 (E34) is widely regarded as one of the most important models in the M5 lineage, combining understated design with serious performance. Powered by the hand-assembled 3.8-litre straight-six producing around 340 bhp and paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, it delivers Rear Wheel Drive performance with an engaging, analogue feel. For many enthusiasts, the E34 represents the last of the traditional M5s, offering a blend of refinement, usability, and motorsport-inspired engineering that has become increasingly rare.

Finished in Avus Blue Metallic with a Light Silvergrey leather interior, this example retains a strong period look. The interior presents particularly well following restoration work to the front and rear seats and door cards completed in September 2021, with some notable wear on the driver’s seat upper bolster. While the headlining is sagging at the rear and around the sunroof, the inside otherwise remains inviting, with factory switchgear, the original instrument cluster, and the spare wheel and tools still present in the boot.

Externally, the car showcases an honest, usable example, showing age-related cosmetic imperfections including visible rust in multiple areas, paint blemishes, and trim wear. It sits on original 18-inch M Parallel Style 37 alloy wheels with four matching Continental tyres. Mechanically, the seller advises that “£3.9k was spent on having the front suspension reconditioned last year” and notes that “EDC damper control is all working.” We are also told that “the driver's door window does not fully go up and will need a new regulator fitted,” and the braking components are showing signs of age would benefit from attention, making this a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking a characterful E34 M5 they can enjoy and improve over time.

The History & Paperwork

First registered in November 1994
Three former registered keepers
In current ownership since 2001
The photos indicate an odometer reading of 150,036 miles
V5C in the existing keeper's name
Some service history with substantial annual oil change records
Invoices for repairs and servicing as recent as November 2025
Private ‘M550 FWV’ registration plate is included in the sale
Valid MOT until May 2026 with some advisories to note

The Condition

Finished in striking Avus Blue Metallic with Light Silvergray leather interior
This M5’s bodywork displays imperfections, with corrosion visible on the passenger door sill, the sunroof, below the rear number plate, the driver’s side rear corner, across all four headlight surrounds, the bottom of the driver’s door, and around the fuel cap
Lacquer peel on the boot lid spoiler, stone chipping on the wing mirrors and bonnet, and faded bumper trims
18-inch M-Parallel Style 37 alloy wheels with four Continental tyres
The Light Silvergrey leather interior presents particularly well, benefiting from restoration work completed in September 2021 to the front and rear seats and door cards
Some wear can be seen on the driver's seat upper bolster
Headlining is sagging on the rear of the roof and the sunroof
Spare wheel and tools can be found in the boot
The engine bay is tidy
The underside of the vehicle appears straight
Overall, this M5 is an honest, usable example that presents well inside following seat and door card restoration in 2021, though the exterior shows age-related cosmetic imperfections, including areas of rust, paint blemishes, and trim wear
Vendor informs us the Aircon is currently not working

The Mechanics

3.8-litre (3795cc) inline six petrol engine
Six-speed manual gearbox
Rear-wheel drive
Circa 340bhp
Brakes would benefit from some TLC, showing corrosion and MOT advisories
The seller advises that a sum of “£3.9k was spent on having the front suspension reconditioned last year”
We’re also told “the driver's door window does not fully go up and will need a new regulator fitted”
The vendor notes, “EDC damper control is all working”

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